Deauville

Deauville is a fashionable seaside resort in the Calvados département of the region of Lower Normandy in France.

By car
Deauville is west of Paris.

From Paris, take the A14 (toll: around €8) from Porte Maillot or take the A13 (free) from Porte d'Auteuil. Those two highways merge a few kilometres later into the A13 (toll: around €15) then the D677. On arrival in the town, Deauville is to the left, with the town of Trouville, on the other side of the Touques, over the bridge to the right. To reach the beach, follow the road around left side of the harbour. There are several car parks by the beach.

By train
Frequent trains to Deauville leave Paris Saint Lazare station. Fare is €32/€64 (single/return). You don't need to book in advance.

By bus
Bus company Flixbus allow to join Deauville from different French cities.

Buy
Many exclusive shops in the town centre. For cheaper shopping, try the adjacent town of Trouville or the larger stores each side of the D677 on the way in to the town.

Sleep
Two famous luxury hotels are operated by Lucien Barrière (company which also hold the golf and the two casinos): "Le Normandy" and "Le Royal Barrière". Double room prices range from €300 to €900. You should find budget hotels for €50 a night and midrange hotels from €80 to €150 a night. You can also find nice B&Bs (fr: "chambres d'hôtes") for the price of a budget hotel a few kilometres from Deauville.

Go next

 * Trouville-sur-Mer